Contrasting Perfection

May 29, 2008

By Chelsea R., Havelock, NC

Make me laugh and break me apart Tell me I'm beautiful, and tell me I'm not Tell me you love me, but without all your heart I still want to grow on you, let's stay apart For only a short time, yeah maybe for a little while Then pull me in close, and kiss me through your smile Wrap your arms around me from behind, I'm still growing on you, and I've now come to find My flaws to you have began to disappear Not all gone, but close and near I'm gaining your heart One piece at a time I'm not like every other girl And finally, for a boy, yes you This is fine

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